23 Ways I Use Essential Oils Every Day coming right at ya! Are you a fan of essential oils? I sure am. Here are some of the reasons why…
Why I Love Essential Oils
Several years ago my daughter accidentally stepped on an open pocket knife and it was SHARP. It cut open the bottom of her foot and started bleeding pretty badly. I knew Yarrow was good a good oil to stop bleeding so I ran to my oil supply and grabbed a bottle. Within a few seconds, the bleeding stopped. However, I could tell this was a pretty bad cut.
Now the craziest part of all this is she was in swimming lessons at the time and didn’t want to miss any of her lessons. She knew she would need to stay off of her foot so it could heal quickly. But, what surprised both of us is despite the fact that the cut was a good one she only missed one day of lessons. You see, Yarrow essential oil has the ability to close wounds and this speeds up the healing process. It also has antiseptic properties that aid against infections. It is an absolute must to have on hand at my house.
That is how I feel about many essential oils and Butterfly Express has the very best oils out there in my opinion. I have been using their oils for nearly 20 years and have always, always been very pleased. The employees are fantastic to work with. They ship quickly and the prices are very affordable
I apply and use oils in different ways. If I apply them directly on my skin I use a carrier oil. There are many different carrier oils available at Butterfly Express. I have used all of them and they all work great. Many of the oils are fantastic diffused and make your house smell fabulous. Diffusers are also available at Butterfly Express or Amazon.
If you use oils on laundry or flooring use caution. Some oils can stain so test them first. And, of course, none of this is intended to be used as medical advice. I’m just sharing what has worked for me.
Here is a short list of many ways I use essential oils Every. Single. Day.
I use Butterfly Express essential oils. Be sure to check them out!
Bites and Stings – Apply on bite or sting.
- Lavender
- Deliverance
- Purify
Burns – Apply on the burn as needed for pain.
- Lavender
- Peppermint
Coughs and Colds – Apply to chest, back, throat, or feet.
- Aspire
- Breezey
- Mariah
- Stefanie
- Holiday Spirit
- Journey
- MelaPlus
Freshen Laundry – Add to the laundry cycle.
- SpiceC
- Orange
- Sunburst
- Lime
Menstrual Cramps – Apply to the abdomen as needed for pain.
- WomenWise
Wound Disinfectant – Apply to wound.
- Lavender
- Deliverance
- Purify
- Yarrow
- MelaPlus
- Tea Tree
Relaxation – Diffuse. Apply to the wrist and/or behind ears.
- Assurance
- Faith
- HeartSong
- Letting Go
- Sanctuary
- Beloved
- Sego Lily
- Tranquility
- Unity
- Weightless
- Whispering Hope
- Lime
Promote Restful Sleep – Diffuse, apply to feet, wrist, behind ears, or on a pillowcase.
- Dreams
- Lavender
- GoodNite
QuietEssence
Tummy Aches and Flu – Apply to tummy as needed.
- Julia
- InsideOut
- Peppermint
Fevers – Apply to feet.
- Peppermint
- ThermaCare
Sinus Infections – Apply to sides of the nose. Use caution around the eyes.
- Purify
- Deliverance
- MelaPlus
Clean Mouth – Use a couple of drops in water as a mouth wash or as toothpaste.
Refreshmint
Skin Cleansing and Anti-aging – Apply a few drops to a wet cotton ball and clean face.
- Orange
- Lavender
- AgeLess
- Sego Lily
Perfume – Apply to the wrist and behind ears.
- Expressions
- Beloved
Remove Stickers and Paint – Soak sticker and remove as much as possible. Add lemon oil to remove sticky.
- Lemon
Air Freshener and Cleaner – Diffuse.
- CinnamonBear
- Believe
- Bountiful
- Holiday Spirit
- Housewarming
- Intention
- SpiceC
- Lemon
- Lime
Headaches & Sore Muscles – Apply directly to sore muscles.
- Peppermint
- Lavender
MyGraine - Deeper
- WarmDown
- Tranquility
- TendaCare
- Millenia
- Paine
- Patches
Clear Thinking – Diffuse.
- Crystal Clear
- Peppermint
- Lemon
- Rosemary
Mosquito Repellent – Apply to exposed skin. This can be diluted in water and sprayed on if desired.
- Away
- Citronella
Learning Aids – Diffuse.
- Millenia
- Crystal Clear
- Lemon
- Rosemary
My favorite essential oil recipes:
Bug Repellent – Spray where bugs are coming in.
- Purify
- Peppermint
This is great to repel ants and other unwanted bugs. Fill a 16 oz. spray bottle with water and add 50-70 drops of essential oil of choice. Spray around baseboards, door jams, anywhere you see bugs coming in.
House Cleaning – Use as a spray as directed below.
- Lemon
- MelaPlus
- Deliverance
- Orange
- Tea Tree
- SpiceC
- Sunburst
For bathrooms, kitchens, doorknobs, light switches, etc. Fill a 16 oz. spray bottle with water. Add 30-40 drops of essential oils and shake well before using. I use this recipe everywhere.
Hand Sanitizer – Spray on hands as needed.
- Lemon
- Lime
Fill a 4-6 oz. bottle with water and add 10-20 drops of essential oil. Shake before using.
And there you have it! 23 ways I use essential oils every day. Again, I use Butterfly Express essential oils. Be sure to check them out! How do you use essential oils? Have you tried anything on the list? Anything you’d like to add? Tell me about it in the comments!
